What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-9291.

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-9291?

The severity level of CVE-2020-9291 is high with a score of 7.8.

Which version of FortiClient for Windows is affected by CVE-2020-9291?

FortiClient for Windows versions 6.2.1 and below are affected by CVE-2020-9291.

How can a local user exploit CVE-2020-9291?

A local user can exploit CVE-2020-9291 by exhausting the pool of temporary file names combined with a symbolic link attack.

Are there any fixes or patches available for CVE-2020-9291?

Yes, Fortinet has released a security advisory with fixes for CVE-2020-9291. It is recommended to update to the latest version of FortiClient for Windows to mitigate the vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-9291

high

7.8

CWE

668

25/5/2020

1/6/2020

25/10/2024

CVE-2020-9291: FortiClient for Windows Insecure Temporary File vulnerability

First published: Mon May 25 2020(Updated: )

An Insecure Temporary File (CWE-377) vulnerability in FortiClient for Windows may allow a local user to gain elevated privileges via exhausting the pool of temporary file names combined with a symbolic link attack.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet FortiClient Windows	<=6.0.9
Fortinet FortiClient Windows	>=6.2.0<=6.2.1

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What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-9291.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-9291?
The severity level of CVE-2020-9291 is high with a score of 7.8.
Which version of FortiClient for Windows is affected by CVE-2020-9291?
FortiClient for Windows versions 6.2.1 and below are affected by CVE-2020-9291.
How can a local user exploit CVE-2020-9291?
A local user can exploit CVE-2020-9291 by exhausting the pool of temporary file names combined with a symbolic link attack.
Are there any fixes or patches available for CVE-2020-9291?
Yes, Fortinet has released a security advisory with fixes for CVE-2020-9291. It is recommended to update to the latest version of FortiClient for Windows to mitigate the vulnerability.

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